CREATIVITY MENTORINGwith Misha

Skill Development & Support for Creatives of All Stripes

WHAT'S A 'CREATIVE'?

YOU.

A CREATIVE is anyone who brings their ideas to fruition. Whether it's planting a garden or penning a symphony, creativity is our birthright— everyone is creative. We all have ideas we'd like to manifest: poetry, a painting, a performance, a novel, a sewing project, a circus.

Whether you're just starting out or have lots of experience, I will nurture your journey and support your goals. I have a vast skill set earned from my experience producing tons of creative work and collaborating with a bevy of artists on big and small projects: from large-scale performance works and music videos to painting exhibits and published writing.

A central pillar of my philosophy is to dream unfettered. Ideas require space, nurturance, and time to develop. Understanding that pesky inner voice, The Inner Critic, and relegating it to a de-centeralized place in your internal narrative is key to honoring your unique creative spark.

HONOR YOUR WORK: BIT BY BIT, STEP BY STEP

How we do one thing is how we do everything. Honor each moment, honor each activity— honor your work— and in doing so, you do the most important thing: honor yourself. In recognizing the value of your ideas and your process, you'll further appreciate the work of others.

A wise woman once said to me, "Change one thing and everything changes." One thing. Really. Not kidding here: get up a half-hour early, take a walk, read one paragraph from a book everyday— everything counts. Everything. Organize your work space: counts. Take a five-minute breathing break: counts. Make a finely attended-to cup of tea: counts. I call this "creative procrastinating," and it lets Creative You know you're serious. When we change small things consistently, we see that incremental change is cumulative: efforts pay off.

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

All the small steps add up to The Thing you're working on. One grain of sand into the bucket at a time— and then, voila!: Magnificent Sand Castle!

MAKE IT HAPPEN

I'll support you and help you hone the skills needed to brainstorm,plan, organize, and implement!

(re)DEFINING SUCCESS: YOUR YARDSTICK, YOUR STANDARDS

Only you can decide what's right for you. Only you can decide what is valuable and worth your time: whether it's planting a tomato patch or making a movie.

SCHEDULE A SESSIONwith me:start with a complementary 20 minute phone or Skype consult— let's see if we're a good fit— ask me questions, get to know me, and I'll learn more about you.

ABOUT ME

I'm an arts professional: a performing artist, performance creator, media artist, and writer. I've conceptualized, produced, and directed over 16 original evening-length performance works and more than six music video projects. Explore my work through the main entry to my website: here.

FAQ

Do we meet online or in person?If you're in Houston we can meet in person inside the loop, or we meet via phone or Skype from wherever you are in the world (including Houston— I know, it's a big town).

When do we meet?SCHEDULE A SESSION: I generally schedule clients Monday-Friday 9-5pm and Saturday 11-4pm US Central Time.

How often do we meet?Let's discuss what works for you and your goals. Meeting frequency varies from once a week, to once or twice a month, to popping-in from time-to-time. Creating a schedule of regular meetings will help achieve what you set out to do..